In the rapidly evolving automotive manufacturing arena, driven by demands for lightweighting, material flexibility and precision, the latest blanking line from SUMIKURA Co., Ltd offers an exemplary solution. Engineered to meet the rigorous requirements of modern vehicle body -in-white and structural blank production, this blanking system is equipped with high-tonnage capability and broad format adaptability for CRS/HRS and aluminium materials.
Multi-Material Capability for Next-Gen Vehicles
Designed to handle both Cold Rolled Steel (CRS) and Hot Rolled Steel (HRS), as well as aluminium, the line supports sheet thicknesses from 0.5 mm up to 3.0 mm. The ability to process widths from 300 mm to 2,080 mm, and lengths from 300 mm to 4,300 mm, makes it especially suited to the large blanks required for modern automotive modules and closures. The press is rated to a maximum force of 800 tonnes with a platen dimension of 5,200 × 2,750 mm—enabling broad blank formats with excellent flatness and repeatability.
Designed to handle both Cold Rolled Steel (CRS) and Hot Rolled Steel (HRS), as well as aluminium, the line supports sheet thicknesses from 0.5 mm up to 3.0 mm. The ability to process widths from 300 mm to 2,080 mm, and lengths from 300 mm to 4,300 mm, makes it especially suited to the large blanks required for modern automotive modules and closures. The press is rated to a maximum force of 800 tonnes with a platen dimension of 5,200 × 2,750 mm—enabling broad blank formats with excellent flatness and repeatability.
The emphasis on aluminium capability aligns with the industry’s shift toward lighter vehicle architectures. Aluminium blanking offers key benefits: high formability, good precision, optimized material yield and weight reduction—all of which support fuel-efficiency, improved handling and reduced emissions.
High Throughput and Automated Handling
Running at up to 65 strokes per minute (SPM), the system ensures high throughput for largevolume operations. Downstream material handling is supported by an advanced stacking system that includes both magnetic and vacuum methods, delivering clean, consistent piles of blanks ready for stamping. This stacking precision is vital in automotive production, where blank quality—edge integrity, flatness and stacking orientation—can influence stamping performance and overall part quality.
Running at up to 65 strokes per minute (SPM), the system ensures high throughput for largevolume operations. Downstream material handling is supported by an advanced stacking system that includes both magnetic and vacuum methods, delivering clean, consistent piles of blanks ready for stamping. This stacking precision is vital in automotive production, where blank quality—edge integrity, flatness and stacking orientation—can influence stamping performance and overall part quality.
Addressing Emerging Trends in Automotive Manufacturing
Several high-exposure topics in the automotive sector underscore the relevance of this blanking line. First, lightweighting remains a top strategic priority for OEMs as regulations tighten and electric vehicle adoption expands. Second, advanced multi-material production—integrating steels and aluminium—is becoming a dominant trend in body-in-white manufacturing. Third, automation and process optimisation continue to drive supplier competitiveness, especially in blanking operations where material waste, downtime and part quality can impact cost and efficiency dramatically.
Several high-exposure topics in the automotive sector underscore the relevance of this blanking line. First, lightweighting remains a top strategic priority for OEMs as regulations tighten and electric vehicle adoption expands. Second, advanced multi-material production—integrating steels and aluminium—is becoming a dominant trend in body-in-white manufacturing. Third, automation and process optimisation continue to drive supplier competitiveness, especially in blanking operations where material waste, downtime and part quality can impact cost and efficiency dramatically.
By offering a configuration that bridges format size, material type and stacking automation, SUMIKURA’s blanking line is positioned to respond to these trends. The ability to handle both steel and aluminium, across a wide gauge and format range, gives manufacturers flexibility to switch between part families, respond to mixed batching, and optimise material consumption.
For automotive tier-suppliers and OEM production units focused on high-mix, high-volume blanking operations, SUMIKURA’s blanking line delivers an advanced platform:
Maximum 800 t press with 5,200 × 2,750 mm platen for broad blank formats.
Material flexibility: CRS/HRS and aluminium processing, thickness range 0.5–3.0 mm.
Width range 300–2,080 mm, length range 300–4,300 mm.
Production speed up to 65 SPM.
Automated stacking using magnetic + vacuum systems for downstream readiness.
As automotive manufacturers continue their push toward lighter vehicles, flexible material use and lean processes, this blanking line offers key capabilities that align with those priorities.
Maximum 800 t press with 5,200 × 2,750 mm platen for broad blank formats.
Material flexibility: CRS/HRS and aluminium processing, thickness range 0.5–3.0 mm.
Width range 300–2,080 mm, length range 300–4,300 mm.
Production speed up to 65 SPM.
Automated stacking using magnetic + vacuum systems for downstream readiness.
As automotive manufacturers continue their push toward lighter vehicles, flexible material use and lean processes, this blanking line offers key capabilities that align with those priorities.
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